loading. Load shall be applied in increments of [_____]. Full
test load shall be maintained for a period of [24] [_____] hours
and settlement readings made at not less than [1/2] [_____] -hour
intervals.] [Load test shall be performed in accordance with ASTM
D 1143, except the maximum load shall not exceed [_____] [200]
percent of the design load.]
f.
[_____] copies of the test report shall be submitted directly to
the Contracting Officer.
g.
Tested installations will be considered of adequate design and
construction if:
(1)
No apparent distress occurs in caisson construction.
(2) Residual settlement, after test load is removed, does not
exceed [_____] mm inches.
(3) Twice the design load does not cause a gross settlement of
more than [_____] mm inches.
3.6.2
Replacements
Test caissons found inadequate because of improper instrumentation,
testing, or construction procedures shall be replaced and retested, at no
additional cost to the Government.
3.7
PROTECTION
Protection shall be provided around top of the excavation to prevent debris
from being dislodged into the excavation and concrete.
3.8
SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING FOR SEISMIC-RESISTING SYSTEMS
**************************************************************************
NOTE: Include this paragraph only when special
inspection and testing for seismic-resisting systems
is required by paragraph 3.2 of FEMA 302, NEHRP
RECOMMENDED PROVISIONS FOR SEISMIC REGULATIONS FOR
NEW BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES.
This paragraph will be applicable to both new
buildings designed according to TI 809-04, SEISMIC
DESIGN FOR BUILDINGS, and to existing building
seismic rehabilitation designs done according to TI
809-05, SEISMIC EVALUATION AND REHABILITATION FOR
BUILDINGS.
The designer must indicate on the drawings all
locations and all features for which special
inspection and testing is required in accordance
with Chapter 3 of FEMA 302. This includes
indicating the locations of all structural
components and connections requiring inspection.
Add any additional requirements as necessary.
**************************************************************************
Special inspections and testing for seismic-resisting systems and
SECTION 02466A
Page 14
Previous Page
